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THE GRANDPROGRESSIVE SHOTSHELL RELOADING PRESS

P R O D U C T I N S T R U C T I O N S

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IMPORTANTBefore using the RCBS Shot Shell Press, read these instructions carefully to fully learn how to safely operate therelated reloading equipment. Failure to properly operate certain reloading equipment can result in severe personalinjury and/or equipment damage.

If you have any questions while assembling or operating this tool,call us at 1-800-533-5000 or 1-530-533-5191

Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific TimeThe instruction manual contains specific safety and operating information. It should be considered a permanent

part of your reloading equipment and remain with the equipment at all times for easy reference.

Because RCBS has no control over the choice of components, the manner in which they are assembled, the use of this product, or the guns in which the resulting ammunition may be used, we assume no responsibility,

expressed or implied, for the use of ammunition reloaded with this product.

SAFETYReloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that canbe conducted safely. But, as with any hobby, carelessnessor negligence can make reloading hazardous. This producthas been designed from the beginning with the user’ssafety in mind. When reloading, safety rules must befollowed. By observing these rules, the chance of ahazardous occurrence causing personal injury or property damage is minimized.

GENERAL• Use all equipment as the manufacturer recommends.

Study the instructions carefully and become thoroughlyfamiliar with the operation of the product. If you do nothave written instructions, request a copy from theequipment manufacturer.

• Don’t take short cuts. Attempting to bypass establishedprocedures is an invitation to an accident.

• Observe “good housekeeping” in the reloading area.Keep tools and components neat, clean and orderly.Promptly and completely clean up primer and powderspills.

• Reload only when you can give your undivided attention.Do not reload when fatigued or ill, or under the influenceof medications or alcohol.

• Develop a reloading routine to avoid mistakes which mayprove hazardous. Don’t rush - load at a leisurely pace.

• Always wear adequate eye protection to protect youreyes from flying particles. You assume unnecessary riskwhen reloading without wearing safety glasses.

LOADING DATA• Use only laboratory tested reloading data. There are

many lab tested shotshell manuals available. Alwaysfollow the load data exactly as it is published in any shotshell reloading manual.

• Never substitute components

• OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS ABOUT THE USE OFMAXIMUM LISTED LOADS

PRIMERS AND POWDER

• Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electricalequipment. Avoid areas where static electricity is evident.

• Do not use primers of unknown identity.

• Dispose of unknown primers in accordance withapplicable regulations.

• Keep primers in the original factory container until ready to use. Return unused primers to the same factory packaging for safety and to preserve their identity. Primer packaging isdesigned to provide safe storage.

• DO NOT store primers in bulk. The blast of just a fewhundred primers is sufficient to cause serious injury toanyone nearby.

• DO NOT force primers. Use care in handling primers.

• DO NOT have more than one can of powder on the bench at one time. Powder cans should be stored away from the bench to avoid picking up the wrong one.

• DO NOT use any powder unless its identity is positively known. The only positive identification is the manufacturer’s label on the original canister. Discard all mixed powder and those of uncertain identity.

• Always replace the lids on both the powder hopper andshot hoppers after they have been filled.

• When you finish a reloading session, pour any remainingpowder back into its original factory container. This willpreserve the identity and shelf life of the powder.

• DO NOT smoke while reloading.

RECORD KEEPING• Keep complete records of reloads. Apply a descriptive

label to each box showing the date produced, and theprimer, powder, wad and shot used.

Never attempt to guess at the identity of yourammunition.


THE “GRAND”1 POWDER SYSTEM - Hull activated, no hull, no powder.

No need to manually turn powder on and off. No spillage ofpowder can occur.

2 SHOT SYSTEM - Hull activated, no hull, no shot. No needto manually turn shot on and off. No spillage of shot whenproblems occur.

3 CASE HOLDERS - Easy removal of hull at all stations.Universal 12 and 20 gauge case holders allows cases tobe sized down around the rim.

• The combination of the Powder System, Shot System andthe Case Holders allows the user to reload one shellwithout fear of spillage.

4 PRIMING SYSTEM - Allows only one primer to feed at atime and is an extremely reliable primer feed system.

5 STEEL SIZE RING - Provides complete resizing of highand low base hulls. Not found in most presses.

• AUTO INDEX - Simple and very reliable automatic indexingsystem that can be easily removed for manual indexing.

6 TILT-OUT WAD GUIDE - For easy and convenient feedingof wads.

• MASSIVE FRAME - With compound leverage for smoothsolid feel.

7 QUICK DRAIN SYSTEM - Both powder and shot hoppershave three locating positions. Off, on, and a forward drainposition for quick and convenient removal.

8 QUICK CHANGE - Of powder and shot bushings. Changesover in less than one minute.

9 POWDER CHARGE - Is easy to check because the powderstation is directly in front of the press and it is easy andconvenient to remove the powder charge hull.

10 LARGE OPEN FRAME - Designed for convenient easyaccess to all 8 stations.

• EASY CONVERSION - Changing from 12 gauge to 20gauge is quick and easy with our convenient conversion kit.

11 SHOT & POWDER HOPPERS - Holds 25 pounds of shotand 1 pound of powder.

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89001 THE GRAND, 12 ga. Shotshell Press

89003 THE GRAND, 20 ga. Shotshell Press

89005 Shotshell Press Conversion Kit, 20 ga.

89007 Shotshell Press Conversion Kit, 12 ga.

89010 Riser Stand

89100 Charge Bar

For shot and powder bushing information see page 14.


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Your Grand is set up at the factory for the following loads:

12 GA. LOAD INFORMATIONFederal Gold Medal 23/4" hull, 17.5 gr. Red Dot,452 powder bushing, CCI 209M primer, Federal 12S3 wad,11/8 oz. #7 1/2 shot bushing

20 GA. LOAD INFORMATIONWinchester 23/4" hull, 16.0 gr. Unique, 381 powder bushing, CCI209M primer, Winchester WAA20 wad, 7/8 oz #71/2 shot bushing.

A Hydraulic conversion unit is also available for The Grandshotshell press. For pricing and information, contact RCBSdirect at 1-800-533-5000.

As you remove press from box, take caution not to lay pressagainst primer channel. (photo 1) Lay press on opposite side sothat the primer channel extends upward as shown below. Laypress on opposite side so that the primer channel extendsupward as shown.

UNPACKING THE GRANDA. Shot HopperB. Spent Primer Tube AssemblyC. Powder HopperD. Drain Tube (Clear Rubber Hose)E. Press AssemblyF. Wad Box

VideoWad Box BracketDischarge ChutePrimer Tray

Bag 1, Parts List#8 x 3/8 Wood Screw1/4-28 x 1/4 BHCS3/8 Detent BallDetent SpringShotshell Crimp Starter 12 Ga., 6 PtShotshell Primer Shut Off Pin10-24 x 1-1/4 SHSS10-24 Nyloc NutShotshell Press Powder BaffleHex Wrench, 5/32Hex Wrench, 3/32

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After laying press on bench, remove plastic tie securing theLockout pin to the Ram of the press and remove Lockout pin.(photo 2) The Lockout pin can be used with a small lock (notincluded), to secure press when not in use.

CAUTION: SHELL PLATE POSITION

Care must be taken that the shell plate is always in theproper position. (photo 3) Check index position beforecycling.

Press must never be partially indexed, this results in damageto the Case Holders. Rotate Shell Plate and feel for Index Ballto position properly.

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DETENT SPRING187153

3/8 DETENT BALL187152

#8 X 32 WOOD SCREW189064

10-24 X 1-1/4 SHSS189062

10-24 NYLOC NUT189063

WAD BOX BRACKET789013

ALLEN WRENCH 3/32, 109635

ALLEN WRENCH 5/32, 181150

LOWER SHOT TUBE - LONG, 12 GA. 789100 POWDER BAFFLE 189037

CRIMP STARTER 12 GA., 6PT189020

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PRESS MOUNTINGStep 1 Attach Discharge Chute to the bottom of the Shell

Plate Holder as shown in photo 1. Use two 1/4-28 x 1/4Button Head Cap Screws and 5/32 hex wrench.

Step 2 Mount your press to a solid bench. Presses mounted to a weak or flexible bench are a safety hazard and will notproduce a consistent loaded round. The Grand press isdesigned with two sets of mounting holes, three larger holes(two of these holes for mounting to an optional RCBSAccessory Base Plate-2 part number 09280) or four smallholes for the optional RCBS Riser Stand part number 89010.

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Select an area on your bench with approximately one-footclearance on each side of The Grand. Install press with three3/8" bolts or four 1/4" bolts, length to be determined by thethickness of your bench (mounting hardware not included).The press can also be mounted on our optional Riser Stand,which raises the press four inches above your bench (RiserStand part number 89010) (see photo 6).

The front edge of your bench must have a minimum of 11/2" ofclearance to allow the press handle to cycle completely. Theoptional Riser Stand angles forward off your bench to allow thecomplete cycle of the press handle. Insure that the toggleblock does not strike the face of your bench.

LOADED ROUND CONTAINMENTFor presses mounted directly to the bench, you may want todrill a 3" hole just off the end of the Discharge Chute andcatch your loaded rounds beneath the bench.

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POWDER AND SHOT SYSTEMThe Grand 12 gauge comes with one #452 powder bushingand a 11/8 oz. #71/2 shot bushing. The 20 gauge Grand comeswith one #381 powder bushing and a 7/8 oz. #71/2 shot bushing.To change bushings, before powder and shot are added, justremove charge bar locking pin (photo 9) and slide the chargebar to the right. This allows the removal of the charge bar tochange bushings (photo 10).

Use of the optional Riser Stand allows the loaded rounds todrop into a container on top of the bench (Riser Stand andcontainer not included).

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INSTALL SPENT PRIMER TUBE ASSEMBLYRaise ram to the top of the press stroke and install the tube asshown in photo 15. Tighten the setscrew to secure the tube.Do not over tighten, use 3/32 hex wrench.

INSTALL PRIMER TRAYWith ram still raised to the top of the press stroke, place PrimerTray on Primer Tube as shown in photo 16. Primer Tray is heldin place by its own weight. Primer Tray body is to the left of thePowder Shut Off Plate and does not ride on top of the plate(photos 16 & 17).

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INSTALL POWDER AND SHOT HOPPERSThe Powder Hopper (smaller diameter tube) is to be mounted onthe left and the Shot Hopper (larger diameter tube) on the right.

Install detent spring then ball into hopper funnel assembly andinstall on the press as shown in photo 11.

Install 10-24 x 11/4" set screw securely through hopper funnelbase and into the top of the shut off plate. Install 10-24 Nylocnut to secure hopper funnel base to top of press. Use 3/32 hexwrench and 3/8 wrench (not provided).

Funnels must be tightly secured but be able to pivot betweenOFF, ON and DRAIN positions. Install powder baffle throughthe top of the powder hopper as shown in photo 14.

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PRESS FUNCTIONS BY STATIONThe Grand is an eight-station auto indexing progressiveshotshell reloader. All functions occur on the upstroke of theRam with the exception of indexing, which occurs on the downstroke of the Ram. The Index Arm may be removed for manualindexing of the press.

STATION 1Full length resizing and spent primer removal. Resizing isaccomplished with a steel sizing ring (photo 20).

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STATION 2Priming. Primers are fed from the Primer Tray to the PrimerDrop Tube (photo 21).

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Primer is dropped from the Primer Drop Tube Collet to thePrimer Transfer Bar (photo 22).

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Install Primer Shut Off Pin into Primer Tray (photo 19).Assembly is complete.

Install Wad Box Bracket approximately six inches from theright side of the press to provide clearance between thehandle and the box (photo 18). The top of the Bracket shouldbe flush with the bench top. Attach using the two 8x32 WoodScrews provided. Hang Wad Box on Bracket.

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STATION 6Crimp Start. An 8 point Crimp Starter is installed at the factory(photo 28). A 6 point Crimp Starter is included in theaccessory box.

STATION 4Wad insertion (photo 25).

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STATION 5Shot Drop and Wad Seating. Case activated, will not drop ashot charge without a hull with a wad present. Drop Tube (A),driven by the bottom of the wad cup, drives the Shot Shut Offgate (B) to drop the shot charge (photo 26). If no hull ispresent or a hull with no wad (photo 27), the Drop Tubeassembly does not activate the Shot Shut Off gate. The Wad isseated at the top of the stroke.

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STATION 3Powder Charge. Case activated, will not drop powder if a hull isnot present. Drop Tube (A) drives the Powder Shut Off gate (B)to drop the powder charge (photo 24). If no hull is present, theDrop Tube assembly does not activate the Powder Shut Off gate.

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Adding shot is the next step. The Shot Hopper is the largerdiameter tube on the right. Be sure the Hopper is in the ON(middle) position. Remove cap and place a funnel (not included) in the top of the Shot Hopper and pour the shot into the ShotHopper. The Shot Hopper will hold a full 25 pound bag of shot.After filling the Shot Hopper, remove funnel and replace cap. #5size shot is the largest shot size that The Grand will accommodate.

FILL PRIMER TRAYLoading the primer tray is next. Insure that Primer Shut Off Pinis installed into Primer Transfer Arm. Next, pull the presshandle all the way down (NOTE: Insure Case Holder Plate isindexed properly). Lift the Primer Tray off the Priming Tube.The Primer Tray can be laid flat on the bench for easy loadingof the primers. The front end of the Primer Tray that attachesto the Drop Tube should extend beyond the edge of yourbench (photo 33). This will allow the Primer Tray to lay flat.

FILL POWDER AND SHOT HOPPERSThe next step is to load the Powder Hopper. The PowderHopper is the smaller diameter tube on the left. Be sure theHopper is in the ON (middle) position as shown in photo 32.Remove the cap and pour the powder into the Powder Hopper.The Powder Hopper will hold approximately one pound ofpowder (varies based on powder type). After filling the PowderHopper, replace the cap.

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STATION 8Final Crimp. Removes “nail head.” Loaded round is radiused(tapered) at the nose at the top of the downstroke (photo 30)and ejected at the end of the upstroke as the Case HolderPlate indexes (photo 31).

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DRY CYCLE PRESSBefore adding shot, powder and primers, take some time tocycle a few hulls in the press. Advance the case from onestation to the next by cycling the press handle with a SLOW,STEADY and COMPLETE stroke. Get a feel for how easily thepress indexes. The Grand press does not require a lot of effortto index the press when returning the handle forward.

CAUTION: Shell Plate must never be partially indexed, thisresults in damage to the Case Holder Plate. Turn Case HolderPlate and feel for index ball to position (see photos 3 & 4).

When cycling the press, always use full stroke of the handleand the Case Holder Plate will always properly align itself.

STATION 7Crimp. The Crimp Die is pre-adjusted for Federal Gold MedalHulls with a Federal 12S3 wad (photo 29). NOTE: The use ofother components may require adjustments.

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Caution must be taken when loading one round at a timewith The Grand shot shell press. Press vibration causespowder and shot to settle and pack into the chargebushings. The powder and shot charges can be increasedby up to 12%. Do not use the first powder and shot chargesafter several empty cycles of the press handle.

COMPONENT ADJUSTMENT SECTIONIf using other than Federal Gold Medal 23/4" hulls, Federal12S3 wads, CCI 209M primers, Alliant Red Dot powder or 11/8 oz of #71/2 shot, a few simple adjustments may benecessary. If loading 31/2" hulls, the Index Arm must beremoved and the press indexed manually.

1. Powder or Shot Bushing change Refer to sectionPowder and Shot Charge Bushing Change, page 9.

2. Sizing The Grand is shipped with the Size Die adjusted forproper hull ejection pressure. Rough handling during shippingcan cause this to change. If excessive pressure is felt duringresizing or hulls stick up in the Sizing Die please readjust.Proper setting is with one to three threads showing. Simplyscrew up or down the top portion of the Sizing Die (photo 35).

3. Priming Station Adjustment The Primer Stem Assemblyis under spring tension to compensate for varying internalbase wad heights between hull manufacturers. Should itbecome necessary to adjust primer depth, the PrimerSeater Body Assembly can be moved up or down. To makethis adjustment, loosen the top 3/4" lock nut and screw rodup or down in 1/4 turn increments until desired primerseating depth is achieved (photo 36).

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Open the Primer Tray Lid. Place a sleeve of 209 primersupside down on the Primer Tray. Slide the outer sleeve off tothe rear. You will need to slightly raise the outer sleeve to clearthe Primer Tray Lid. The primers will be properly oriented.Properly close the Primer Tray Lid and replace Primer Trayonto Priming Tube. (Tip: Drop four to five primers manuallyinto the Primer Drop Tube before installing the loaded PrimerTray. This acts as a “reserve” supply should you have a primer“bridge” in the Primer Tray during operation of the press.)

FILL WAD BOXFill wad box with appropriate type wads.

PRESS OPERATION – SINGLE ROUNDWith your right hand on the Handle Ball, pick up an empty hullwith your left hand and insert into station 1 by sliding the hullbase flat on the Shell Plate Holder (A), under the two CaseHolders (B). The Case Holders will self-align the hull for thesizing and spent primer removal operation (photo 34).

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Remove Primer Shut Off Pin from the Primer Tray and place inhole in bottom left corner of the Primer Tray for storage.Smoothly lower the Handle. This resizes and deprimes the hullin Station 1. Raise the Handle completely, this will index thehull to Station 2. Reinstall the Primer Shut Off Pin into thePrimer Tray, this prevents an excessive amount of primers frombeing fed into the Primer Drop Tube.

Lower the Handle and this will prime the hull in Station 2.Raise the Handle completely and index the hull to Station 3.

Make sure that your Powder Hopper is in the ON position.Lower the Handle and the hull will actuate the powder dropsystem allowing a charge to fill the hull. Raise the Handlecompletely and index the hull to Station 4.

Place a wad into the Wad Guide of the tilt out Wad GuideCarrier with your right hand and then lower the Handle. Thisinserts a wad into the hull. Raise the Handle completely andindex the hull to Station 5.

Make sure that the Shot Hopper is in the ON position. Lowerthe Handle, the inserted wad in the hull will actuate the shotdrop system allowing a shot charge to fill the hull. The wad isalso being seated at this point.

Lowering and raising the Handle three more times will start thecrimp, crimp, final (taper) crimp and eject the loaded round.

Notice the ease of loading just one round, powder and shotare dropped only when a hull was present. You can continue topractice one at a time or begin your continuos progressiveloading process.

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4. Powder Station Adjustment Once again, due to base wadheight, it may be necessary to adjust the Powder Drop Tubeto obtain proper Powder Shut Off Gate movement. With ahull present and the Handle lowered, the Shut Off Gateshould be flush to 1/4" inset with the Top Plate casting (“A”photo 37). To make this adjustment, with an empty station 3,grasp the Upper Drop Tube with the fingers of one hand andunscrew the Lower Drop Tube with the fingers of the otherhand (photo 38). Secure with brass lock ring.

5. Wad Insertion Adjustment If wad petals contact Wad StarterRod (A), loosen nut (B) (photo 39) and adjust rod up until wadpetal clears, retighten nut. This prevents folding over of thewad petal as it is inserted into the hull. If the Wad Carrier isnot centered over the hull, crushed hulls, damaged wads orbroken Wad Fingers may result. To center the Wad Carrier,place a fired 23/4" hull between the bottom casting and theshell plate holder assembly at station 3, this will prop up theplate and more easily allow adjustment. Loosen the lower locknut on the adjustment set screw and adjust the set screw (C)until the Wad Guide is centered to slightly forward under theStarter Rod (see photo 39A), retighten lock nut. To load 3" or

31/2" hulls, remove top lock nut (D) and socket head cap screwon Wad Guide Arm and raise upper half of Wad Guide Arm.Position upper half of Wad Guide Arm to clear the hull andreinstall socket head cap screw and nut.You must also raisethe Wad Starter Rod. Due to shot cup length of some 11/4 oz.and greater wads, you may have to manually insert wads. First,remove the Wad Carrier arm and remove the Wad Guide.Youthen place a wad into the Wad Guide and place over the hullmouth. Cycle the press.The Wad Guide must then be removedfrom the Wad Starter Rod and the process repeated.

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POWDER AND SHOT BUSHING CHANGEThe Grand shot shell press uses replaceable powder and shotbushings to control charge weights. Carefully check the chargeweights thrown as they can vary based on powder type, age ofpowder and type of shot used.

Empty charge bar for bushing change. To change Powder orShot bushings, but staying with the same type of powder andsize of shot, move Hoppers to the OFF position. If you arechanging type of powder or shot, DRAIN hoppers first.You mustthen remove the powder and shot left in the Charge Bar. With thepress clear of hulls, place a fired hull in station 3 and a fired hullwith a wad in Station 5. Lower the Handle, dropping the chargesin the charge bar. Raise the Handle completely, remove the hulls,empty hulls and replace back into Stations 3 and 5. Lower andraise the Handle once more. Remove and empty the hulls.YourCharge Bar is now cleared. Remove the Charge Bar locking pinand the slide to the right allowing changing of the Bushings.

6. Shot Drop and Wad Seating Station Adjustment #5 sizeshot is the largest size The Grand will dispense. Larger shotsizes must be weighed separately and manually put into thehull prior to the Crimp Start station. Due to varying base wadheights and design, as well as wad design, it may benecessary to adjust the Lower Shot Tube to obtain properwad seating depth. Adjust by grasping the Upper Drop Tubewith the fingers of one hand and unscrew the Lower Droptube with the fingers of the other hand (photo 40). Secure withbrass lock ring. Shot Shut Off Gate movement will typically befrom 1/4" out to all the way in. For 12 gauge hulls with taperedinternal bases such as Winchester AA red or gray, RemingtonSTS or Nitro 27, etc., a longer Lower Shot Tube has beenprovided to achieve proper wad seating depth. (NOTE:Improper wad seating depth will cause hull collapse/bucklingor crimp problems at Station 7).

For proper wad seating, 20 gauge loaders need to adjust agap of 1/4" to 5/16" between the Upper and Lower Shot Droptubes.

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7. Crimp Start Adjustment Crimp start is an up or downadjustment. Loosen the top lock nut (A) and adjust CrimpStart assembly up or down, retighten lock nut (photo 41).Too much Crimp Start can cause a bulge on the side atthe top of the hull during crimp. Not enough crimp start canleave a hole in the center of your hull after crimp.

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8. Crimp Adjustment Crimp is also an up or downadjustment. The crimp depth is controlled by loosening locknut (B)(see photo 41), adjusting the Crimp Die assembly,up or down and retighten lock nut. If hulls bulge or collapseduring crimp, reduce crimping spring pressure. To reducecrimp spring pressure, adjust nut (C)(photo 42) up towardsthe bottom of the Top Plate. If the crimp is concave ordished, add spring pressure. If the crimp is peaked, reducecrimp spring pressure and check that wad is seated to thecorrect depth. (NOTE: If wads are not seated deepenough, the shot column will be too high in the hull thuscausing problems with crimp.)

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9. Final Crimp Adjustment Final crimp is an up or downadjustment to radius the end of the loaded round. Loosenthe top lock nut (D)(see photo 41), adjust Final Crimp dieup or down and retighten lock nut.

10. Case Eject Adjustment The Press is preset for propercase eject. Should adjustment become necessary, using a5/16" hex key wrench, loosen the socket head cap screw inthe top of the Eject Rod Holder, position the Case EjectArm to just clear the final crimp die and retighten the capscrew. (CAUTION: Do not use the Case Eject Rod to try totighten the Eject Rod Holder!)

DRAIN SHOT AND POWDER HOPPERSPlace the flexible drain tube on the boss below the hopper youwish to empty. Place a container beneath the drain tube. Rotatethe Hopper to the DRAIN position and the Hopper will empty ina matter of seconds (photo 43).


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7. Primers found on top of press:

Broken Transfer Arm. This is usually caused when the PrimerDrop Tube is filled with primers and the top primer wedgesbetween the Transfer Arm and the Drop Tube. The ChargeBar pushes the Transfer Arm to the left and breaks off theright side that is contained inside the Primer Tray. With theright side of the Transfer Arm broken off, primers willeventually push out the broken piece and also fall out ontothe top of the press instead of down into the Drop Tube.

We’re here to help!If you have any questions, call RCBS Customer Service at 1-800-533-5000, Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(CAUTION: Be sure to support underneath the Charge Bar tokeep from dropping the Bushings out the bottom.)

Install appropriate Powder and Shot Bushings, the ShotBushing is the larger diameter of the two and should be on theright side, reinstall the Charge Bar. (NOTE: The windows on theCharge Bar allow you to see what type of bushings that youhave installed, the windows should face the front of the press.)

Reinstall Charge Bar Locking Pin through the Index ShaftBracket and Charge Bar. (NOTE: Lowering the Handle slightly,allows movement of the Push Rod, allowing the Locking Pin tobe installed through the Index Shaft Bracket easier.)

TROUBLESHOOTING1. Hulls:

Split or crushed hulls are not to be used. Out of roundhulls may catch on Size Ring or Primer Seat Die. Return toround before using.

2. Indexing:

The Case Holder Plate indexing is set at the factory. Shouldadjustment become necessary, adjust the adjustment screwup or down. Indexing can be affected if errant shot finds itsway into the Case Holder Plate or under the Indexing Arm(see photo 44).

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3. Adjusting the upper bushing of the size die will increase ordecrease the amount force used to push the hull from theSize Die. Adjust so you feel the minimal amount of force tosize but enough to eject the spent primer and push the hullfrom the Size Ring. (see photo 45.)

4. Hull stuck in the Size Die:

Typically not enough spring pressure. Adjust the upperbushing of the Size Die down to push the hull from the SizeDie. High base brass may require more hull ejection springpressure. If hull ejection pressure is at a maximum settingand the hulls continue to stick in the Size Die, inspect CaseHolders for damage or this may be a sign that there is basewad separation in the hull. Inspect the offending hull, if basewad separation is noticed, discard hull. CAUTION: If this hullis loaded, the base wad may separate when fired and lodgein the barrel causing damage to the firearm and potentialinjury to the shooter.

5. Primers do not transfer from Primer Tray to Drop Tube:

Remove Lock Pin from Primer Tray.

Primer Tray may not be seated properly on Drop Tube. Seephotos 16 & 17.

Charge Bar not making full and proper travel. The Handleis not being cycled completely or check Index Shaft andBrackets for wear or looseness.

Broken Primer Transfer Arm. (see #7 below)

6. Primer Tray fell off press:

Improperly seated or the Primer Shut Off Pin was notinserted when single rounds were loaded. If the Primer ShutOff Pin is not inserted, primers will continue to feed into theDrop Tube, the Drop Tube fills with primers (@25) and worksthe Primer Tray up and off the press (see photo 46).


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8. Primers do not drop from Collet to Transfer Bar:

Check Collet for damage or burrs.

Check Primer Transfer Bar for damage or burrs.

Loosen lock nut (B) on the top of the Primer Drop Tubeand adjust down in 1/4 turn increments until primers drop freely. Retighten lock nut (photo 47). (CAUTION: Adjustingthe Primer Drop Tube Assembly too far down may causedamage to the Primer Transfer Bar.)

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9. Primers drop from the Primer Transfer Bar beforereaching the end of its travel:

The Primer Sleeve in the lower casting may not havereturned upward. Foreign material may be lodged in theassembly. Remove Primer Seater Casting, inspect fordamage, clean (or replace damaged parts) and reinstall.

10. Hulls stick below Case Holder Plate after priming,causing press not to index:

Use of very low base brass hulls is typically the cause. ThePrimer Seat Die outer body is clearing the Case Holdersbefore the brass portion of the hull is exposed. LoosenLock Nut (A) and lower outer die body down in 1/4 turnincrements until problem solved (photo 49).

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11. Hull mouths catch going into the Primer Seat Die:

Hulls are either not round or there is a slight die bodyalignment problem. Return hull mouth to “round” condition.To realign, remove primers, insert a hull in Station 2, loosenlock nut (A, photo 49), lower Handle while guiding hull upinto Primer Seat Die, with Handle at very bottom of stroke,retighten lock nut (A).

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Hull is missing primer.

Check to insure that primer supply has not run out.

Check for damage to Primer Transfer Bar that may causeprimers to drop in sideways onto Primer Seat Plug.

13. Inconsistent powder charges:

Foreign material may have made its way into the powderbushing. We have seen strings from shot bags, seals fromthe powder canister and pieces of plastic.

Lower drop tube may not be adjusted to basewad in hull toprovide full travel of Shut Off.

Index Shaft and Brackets may be worn or loose causingthe Charge Bar to not make complete left and rightmovements.

14. Hulls pop out at Station 4 - wad insertion:

The Wad Guide is not returning up. Remove cap screwand washer (photo 50), remove Wad Guide and check tosee that the three springs are stacked properly. Check thatWad Starter Rod is not adjusted too far up. If Wad StarterRod is too far up, it will not insert the wad past the WadGuide. The wad sticks in the Wad Guide and when theWad Carrier tips back, the hull is pulled from the press.Adjust Wad Starter Rod to just clear wad petals as WadGuide tips inward.

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15. Wads crush hull mouths upon insertion:

Check Wad Guide for missing wad fingers. Replace iffingers are missing.

Check alignment of Wad Carrier Arm. At the insertionposition, the Wad Guide should be centered to slightlyforward of center in relationship to the Wad Starter Rodabove it. See #5 (page 8) of Component Adjustment section.

16. Inconsistent shot charges:

Index Shaft and Brackets may be worn or loose causingthe Charge Bar to not make complete left and rightmovements.

The Shot bushings were calibrated to soft lead shot.Chilled or Magnum shot has a higher antimony contentand though the shot size may be #8 or #7.5 etc., there isless mass for the same volume versus soft lead. Bushingsmay be enlarged to drop a larger volume of shot orsleeved to reduce the volume of shot.

17. Hulls collapse at Station 7 – crimp:

Wads are not seated deeply enough causing the shotcolumn to be too high. The crimp die cannot push thecrimp closed over the shot column, exerts excessive forceand collapses the side of the hull.

Too much crimp pressure, reduce crimp spring force.

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May be sporadic due to a damaged Case Holder, onlyaffects one of the eight case holder stations. If multipleCase Holders are damaged, it will happen more frequently.Damaged Case Holder(s) need to be replaced.

20. Hard ejection of loaded round at Station 8:

Typically caused by a damaged case holder. The CaseHolder does not retract causing extra force to be used toeject round. If multiple Case Holders are damaged, it willhappen more frequently. Damaged Case Holder(s) need tobe replaced. Remove hulls from press. Using a 5/16" hexwrench, loosen socket head cap screw inside of CaseEject Rod Holder (photo 52) and remove from press(CAUTION: Note position of Case Eject Rod, if it is notpositioned properly upon reattachment, damage mayoccur). Remove Case Holder Plate Assembly by liftingcounter clockwise from Shell Plate Holder. Remove eight8-32 button head cap screws with provided 3/32" wrench. Liftoff top plate, replace damaged Case Holders andreassemble. Insure all Case Holders retract freely beforetightening the screws. Reinstall onto press ensuring CaseEject Rod is in the correct position (photo 53).

18. Hull sticks up into Crimp Die at Station 7:Crimp Die is adjusted down too far and/or Crimp Springforce is excessive. Reduce spring pressure by backing offnut above spring (See photo 42). Also, if the wad is notseated deeply enough (Station 5), the shot column is toohigh, not allowing for proper crimp.

Case Holders may be damaged and must be replaced.

19. Hull sticks up into Taper Crimp Die at Station 8:

Excessive taper crimp being applied-loosen top lock nutand raise die.

Or as above, improper wad depth, causing too high of ashot column.

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21. Case Eject Rod broken:

As above, the extra force necessary to eject the loadedround with damaged case holders puts extra force on theCase Eject Rod, causing it to break. Also, after removingand cleaning under the Case Holder Assembly, the CaseEject Holder was aligned improperly under a die station,when the handle is cycled, the die breaks off the eject rod.

22. Powder or shot is dropped without a hull present:

Shut Off is stuck to the rear. Shut Offs, Charge Bar andhousing may need to be cleaned. Powder dust residuemay cause the Shut Off to bind. Also, If your shot is verydusty, this also causes the Shut Off to bind. DO NOT USERECLAIMED SHOT!


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To clean these areas, drain and remove Powder and Shothoppers. Drain Powder and Shot bushings and remove ChargeBar. Remove the Powder and Shot Shut Off Plates. This allowscomplete access to the areas that require cleaning. Whenreassembling, make sure that the Shut Off Plates are on thecorrect side. The Shot Shut Off Plate goes on the right sideand has a rubber washer installed in the hole. Also, make surethat the extension in the back of the Shut Off is surrounded bythe return spring.

MAINTENANCEThree areas that require more frequent lube are the ShellPlate Assembly, (photo 1) contact area of the (photo 2) WadCarrier and the (photo 3) back Support Rod. Any light oil orgrease will suffice.

The Case Holder Assembly must be removed to properlylubricate. Follow Troubleshooting #20, page 12 for directions on how to properly remove and replace the Shell Plate Holder Assembly.

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89100 THE GRAND, Charge Bar

POWDER CHARGE WEIGHT IN GRAINSGRAINS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

Accurate Solo 1000 387 399 411 420 432 438 447 459 474Accurate Solo 1250 369 384 396 408 420 429 441 453 459 471 480 492 501 510 516 525 537 543 555 558Accurate No. 2 Improved 357 366 378 387 396 408 417Accurate Nitro 100 375 387 399 411 423 435 447 456 465DuPont 700-X 402 414 429 441 453 465 471 486 498DuPont PB 366 390 402 414 426 435 447 456 465 474 486DuPont SR 7625 345 381 390 402 414 426 438 444 453 462 474 486DuPont 800-X 372 390 402 414 423 429 438 447 459 468 480 507 525 534 549 558DuPont SR 4756 366 408 426 435 447 459 471 480 525 534 549 558 580 588DuPont 4227 366 390 408 414 420 426 435 441 447 453 462 468 474 480 486 498Alliant American Select 417 423 432 447 456 468 477 483Alliant Red Dot & E3 405 423 438 453 468 480 489 498 510 519Alliant Green Dot 390 405 420 435 447 456 468 480 492 501 513 522 534 549 558Alliant Unique 354 369 381 393 405 414 423 435 444 453 465 474 483 492 501 510Alliant Herco 369 381 393 405 414 426 438 450 462 471 477 489 498 513 522 531 549 558 564 573 588 594Alliant Blue Dot 366 372 381 390 396 408 414 423 435 441 447 459 468 474 483 489 495 501 510 516 522 531 534 543 549 555Alliant 2400 291 300 312 324 330 339Hodgdon Clays 429 441 456 468 483 495 507Hodgdon International 375 390 402 414 423 435 447 459 471 483 495 507Hodgdon Universal 342 354 366 378 390 402 411 420 429 438 447 456 468 480 489 501Hodgdon HS-6 300 309 318 327 336 345 357 360 366 375 381 387 393 402 408 414 423 429Hodgdon HS-7 318 330 339 348 357 363 369 378 384 390 396 405 411 417 423 429 438 444 450Hodgdon Titewad 384 396 408 420 432 441 453 462 474 486 492Hodgdon Longshot 300 309 318 330 345 348 357 366 372 381 390 396 405 414 423 429 435 444 450 459 465 471 480 486 492 498Hodgdon Titegroup 324 330 343 351 360 369 378 387 396 405Winchester 540 300 309 318 327 336 345 360 366 381 402 408 414 423 429 435 441 444 450 459 465 471Winchester 571 318 390 396 423 429 438 444 450 456 462 468 474 480 486Winchester Super Target 414 429 438 450 459 471 480Winchester Super Lite 345 354 363 372 381 390 402Winchester Super Field 327 345 354 420 426 432 441 450 456 462

HOW TO SELECT BUSHINGS FOR HALF GRAIN CHARGES:Powder bushings are identified by numbers that correspond tothe size of their inside diameter. (For instance, the insidediameter of the #456 bushing is .456 inches.) Bushings forpowder charges in half-grain increments can be calculated fromthis chart. Simply “split the difference” between the two even-grain bushings, and select the bushing nearest the result.Example: To find the bushing for 18 1/2 grains of Alliant RedDot powder, note that bushing #468 gives a charge of 18 grains

and that bushing #480 gives 19 grains. Split the differencebetween 468 and 480, and the result is 474. Thus, the correctbushing for 18 1/2 grains of Red Dot is bushing #474.All charges listed on this chart are an average of several loads,weighed following the complete reloading cycle. Powders usedin establishing these loads were from ballistic samples suppliedby the manufacturer or sealed tins of recent manufacture.Charges may vary slightly due to operator's technique and/orpowder variables.

THE GRAND, Powder BushingsPart Number Bushing# Part Number Bushing# Part Number Bushing# Part Number Bushing#

89111 354 89119 408 89127 438 89135 46289112 360 89120 414 89128 441 89136 46589113 366 89121 420 89129 444 89137 46889114 372 89122 423 89130 447 89138 47189115 381 89123 426 89131 450 89139 47489116 390 89124 429 89132 453 89140 48089117 396 89125 432 89133 456 89141 48689118 402 89126 435 89134 459 89142 498

THE GRAND, Lead Shot BushingsFor Field Loads #6’s

Compensates for tighter packing of smaller shot size.

Part Number Bushing Description89170 7/8 oz.89171 1 oz.89172 1-1/8 oz.89173 1-1/4 oz.89174 1-3/8 oz.89175 1-1/2 oz.

THE GRAND, Lead Shot BushingsFor Target Loads

Calibrated to measure maximum legal loadsfor trap and skeet shooting.

Part Number Bushing Description89188 7/8 oz. #989189 1 oz. #7-1/289190 1 oz. #889191 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/289192 1-1/8 oz. #889193 1-1/8 oz. #8-1/289194 1-1/8 oz. #9

INTERCHANGEABLECHARGE BUSHINGS

For use with THE GRANDshotshell reloader.

Designed so shot andpowder bushings cannot beaccidentally reversed in thecharge bar. The bushingsmake it easy to change

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# Description Part # Qty1 SS Frame 789000 12 SS Top Plate 789001 13 SS Support Rod 789023 24 SS Support Rod Turned 789031 15 3/8-16 x 1 Flat Head Cap Screw 188750 36 Link Pin Left 788258 17 Link Pin Right 788257 18 SS Ram 789020 19 Detent Ball 187152 3

10 Detent Spring 187153 311 1/4-28 x 3/8 Socket Head Set Screw 187219 112 SS Lock Out Pin 789022 113 Link 188719 214 SS Toggle Block 789002 115 7/16-20 Nyloc Nut 188108 216 Toggle Block Pin 788256 117 SS Ram Pin 789021 118 Handle 786862 119 Handle Ball 109121 120 5/8-18 Hex Nut 10913621 SS Charge Bar 789018 122 SS Powder Bushing SEE CHART23 SS Shot Bushing SEE CHART24 SS Shut Off Plate Powder 789062 125 SS Shut Off Plate Shot 789010 126 Rubber Washer 189039 127 10-24 x 1/2 Flat Head Cap Screw 189077 428 10-24 x 1-1/4 Socket Head Set Screw 189062 229 10-24 Nyloc Nut 189063 230 SS Shut Off 189019 231 SS Spring 189061 232 SS Self Locking Pin 189036 233 8-32 x 1/4 Button Head Cap Screw 188041 1034 SS Index Shaft Bracket 789006 135 8-32 x 3/4 Button Head Cap Screw 187221 136 8-32 Nyloc Nut 189078 137 SS Charge Bar Index Shaft 789047 138 SS Charge Bar Push Rod Upper 789045 139 1/4-28 Hex Nut 109604 140 SS Charge Bar Push Rod Lower 789046 141 1/4-20 Nyloc Nut 189072 142 3/16 x 1 Clevis Pin 189038 143 SS Index Arm 789009 144 SS Powder Funnel 789011 145 SS Powder Hopper 189031 146 SS Powder Hopper Cap 189029 147 SS Powder Baffle 189037 148 SS Shot Funnel 789012 149 SS Shot Hopper 189030 150 SS Shot Hopper Cap 189028 151 SS Spent Primer Bottle Cap 789016 152 SS Decap Tube 789030 153 SS Spent Primer Bottle 189032 154 1/4-28 x 1 Flat Head Cap Screw 189075 355 1/4-28 Hex Nut 189604 256 SS 10/32 x 1/4 Socket Head Set Screw 109099 157 SS Spring 189055 158 SS Primer Seater Casting 189026 159 6-32 x 5/8 Socket Head Cap Screw 198964 460 1/4-28 x 1/2 Hex Head Bolt 189067 161 SS Primer Transfer Bar 789102 162 SS Spring 189054 163 1/8 x 1 Roll Pin 189079 164 6-32 x 1/4 Button Head Cap Screw 189066 665 SS Primer Sleeve 189025 166 SS Primer Plug 789034 167 SS Case Holder Plate 12 GA. 789004 167 SS Case Holder Plate 20 GA. 789110 168 SS Case Holder Top Plate Cap 789005 169 SS Case Holder 12 GA. 189015 1669 SS Case Holder 20 GA. 789109 1670 SS Spring 189052 1671 8-32 x 5/16 Button Head Cap Screw 186147 972 SS Eject Rod Holder 12 GA. 789054 172 SS Eject Rod Holder 20 GA. 789119 173 SS Eject Rod 789055 174 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Socket Head Cap Screw 189074 175 SS Shell Plate Holder 789003 176 SS Discharge Chute 789017 177 1/4-28 x 1/4 Button Head Cap Screw 189073 278 SS Green Wad Box 189033 1

Wad Carrier Assy 12 GA. 789078, 20 GA. 78913279 SS Wad Carrier Bottom 789008 1

# Description Part # Qty80 SS Wad Carrier Top 789007 181 5-40 x 3/4 Socket Head Cap Screw 189068 182 5-40 Hex Nut 189069 183 10-24 Hex Nut 189086 184 10-24 x 1-1/4 Socket Head Set Screw 189062 185 SS Spring 189058 186 SS Wad Guide 12 GA. 189016 186 SS Wad Guide 20 GA. 189017 187 SS Spring 189057 388 8-32 Flat Washer 189080 289 SS Primer Drop Tube Assy 789096 190 SS 5/8-18 Lock Ring 789059 191 SS Transfer Bar Actuator 789033 192 1/4-28 x 1/4 Socket Head Set Screw 189076 193 SS Primer Dispenser Collet 189024 1

Primer Tray Assy 78908794 SS Primer Tray Bottom 189027 195 SS Primer Tray Frame 789014 196 10-32 x 1/4 Socket Head Cap Screw 187687 297 SS Primer Tray Base 789015 198 10-32 x 5/8 Socket Head Cap Screw 186624 299 SS Primer Feed Bar 189034 1

100 SS Spring 189061 1101 SS Primer Shut Off Pin 789039 1102 SS Primer Tray Lid 189035 1

Size Die Assy 12 GA. 789071, 20 GA. 789128103 SS Size Die Bushing 789025 1104 SS Spring 189053 1105 SS Hull Extractor 12 GA. 789029 1105 SS Hull Extractor 20 GA. 789112 1106 SS Decap Rod Assy 789072 1107 SS Size Die Body 789024 1108 SS 1-3/8-12 Lock Ring 789058 1109 SS Size Ring 12 GA. 789026 1109 SS Size Ring 20 GA. 789111 1

Primer Body Assy 12 GA. 789074, 20 GA. 789129110 1/2-13 Hex Nut 189081 2111 Snap Ring 180052 1112 SS Primer Body Bushing 789038 1113 SS Primer Body 789037 1114 SS Primer Stem Washer 789063 1115 SS Spring 189056 1116 SS Primer Stem Assy 12 GA. 789075 1116 SS Primer Stem Assy 20 GA. 789130 1

Powder Tube Assy 789076117 SS Upper Drop Tube 789101 1118 SS Drop Tube Lock Ring, Brass 789056 1119 SS Powder Tube Lower 789042 1

Shot Drop Tube Assy 12 GA. 789077, 20 GA. 789131117 SS Upper Drop Tube 789101 1118 SS Drop Tube Lock Ring, Brass 789056 1122 SS Shot Tube Lower 12 GA. 789044 1122 SS Shot Tube Lower 20 GA. 789115 1

Wad Starter120 3/8-16 Hex Nut 189082 1121 SS Wad Starter 12 GA. 789043 1121 SS Wad Starter 20 GA. 789114 1

Crimp Starter Assy 12 GA. 789091, 20 GA. 789133120 3/8-16 Hex Nut 189082 1123 SS Crimp Start Rod 789048 1124 SS Crimp Starter 12 GA. 8 POINT 189021 1124 SS Crimp Starter 20 GA. 8 POINT 189023 1125 SS Crimp Starter 12 GA. 6 POINT 189020 1125 SS Crimp Starter 20 GA. 6 POINT 189022 1126 8-32 x 1/2 Socket Head Cap Screw 187227 1

Crimp Closer Assy 12 GA. 789082, 20 GA. 789134120 3/8-16 Hex Nut 189082 2127 SS Crimp Closer Washer 789051 1128 SS Spring 189059 1129 SS Crimp Closer Sleeve 12 GA. 789049 1129 SS Crimp Closer Sleeve 20 GA. 789116 1130 SS Crimp Closer Plunger 12 GA. 789050 1130 SS Crimp Closer Plunger 20 GA. 789117 1

Final Crimp Assy 12 GA. 789083, 20 GA. 789135120 3/8-16 Hex Nut 189082 2131 SS Final Crimp Rod 789052 1132 SS Final Crimp Sleeve 12 GA. 789053 1132 SS Final Crimp Sleeve 20 GA. 789118 1133 SS Wad Box Bracket 789013 1134 #8 x 1/2 Wood Screw 189064 2Not Pictured

SS Drain Tube 789019 1122 SS Lower Shot Tube - Long 789100 1

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